About ANGEL

As 1 of 11 siblings, I was the Chosen One!

My Journey: Healing Cancer with Grace

I, Angel Moscatelli, am just one person of many that has prevailed against Cancer. I am NED, or as they say in the medical field, No Evidence of Disease. I am here to share my experiences from being diagnosed, the 'journey' of treatment and how I handle every day I am breathing. My desire is to give hope, inspire, educate, give strength to anyone out there wanting to be Cancer Free or have someone in their life wanting to be Cancer Free.
I used traditional medical methods for my treatment. I am cured today. There is a lot of controversy out there about whether to use traditional medical treatments or alternative medical methods for treatment. I say, whatever you choose is right for you. There is no right way or wrong way. It is just your way. What does your mind and heart say? Do not let others sway your choice. I did what was right for me.It worked. Chemo, Radiation,and finally surgery, has me Cancer Free. I did use some alternative medical methods like Reiki, Massage, Meditation, Praying, along with envisioning in my minds eye a picture of myself in optimal health constantly. I had Faith. You can too. I believed I would be here today. I AM.
This site is to share what works and is not working, resources to use, support and more.Remember, choose what resonates with you. There is no one right answer when it comes to Cancer. Do you know why? It is because every patient is unique. Every patient is a different age, different health status, different mindset,different life style, and more. That is why treatments of any kind have different reactions on each person.
Choose what is right for you and believe you will be Cancer Free. It's a great start and could even be a victory for you!
May there be many more people prevailing over Cancer beginning today and every day.

Angel's Diary

I would like to share my journey of healing cancer with grace with you!

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Angel Moscatelli

The mission of this website is to let people know you CAN prevail over Cancer. I hope this site inspires Hope & Faith in you and your loved ones. The strength you did not know you had, will allow you to be the winner of this journey.Believe. I did.

My First Post – Anyone can get cancer …

Where does one begin? “You’ve got Cancer” Words no one wants to hear. Here is my story and more, that I hope will help inspire, support and help anyone going through this experience themselves or with a loved one. Click here to read my very first journal entry.

Stories of victory over cancer

Share your triumphant journey of healing cancer in your life. Four people will be chosen each month.

Cancer Victory Story Week 1

In 2001, the day after 9/11, I was diagnosed with cancer and had my own terror attack. As shocked and terrified as I was to receive this frightening diagnosis, I noticed that there was a small, but present part of me that seemed to be very calm. It felt as if I was in the arms of an Angel and a deep peacefulness enveloped me. Time seemed to slow down. Little did I know, how that small part of me, would become more of who I am today. I didn’t realize how cancer would give me such a profound experience that would change me forever.
Up to that moment, I had been living a very stressful life, working long hours, building my psychotherapy practice, raising a teenage daughter and trying to keep it all together. I had been trying for years, to fix a marriage that was beyond repair. My heavy heart held the sadness like a sack of lead. My silent screams echoed in the deep regions of my Soul. Sonny RoseRead more.

Cancer Victory Story Week 2

Somewhere around August 2014 I began to notice that my appetite dropped off and I began losing weight. Since I had a history of digestive problems, I suspected that’s where the problem was. By the middle of December I had lost 18 pounds and developed a dry cough. My primary care doctor referred me to a gastrointestinal specialist and ordered a CT scan of my chest and abdomen. To my great surprise the chest scan revealed a large mass on my upper left lung.
My first call was to my brother Paul and in talking with him about this news. I discovered I wasn’t experiencing any fear. I realized that instead of focusing on possible outcomes, I wanted to know what to do in the present. Joe A.Read more.

Cancer Victory Story Week 3

A journey has a beginning and an end, keep your mind positively focused on your victorious finale!
When I was first diagnosed, I felt fear of course. But, felt a deep resolve and calm, because I knew that it was cancer. I had been told even with a palpable lump, by the Doctor who read my mammogram that I “just had very dense breast tissue.” So wanting to believe him, I waited a month and a half before I finally listened to my body, and got a second opinion. I honestly wanted a Doctor to validate what I already knew, that I had breast cancer.
I chose to listen to my “rock star” doctors team, who made it clear upon my diagnosis, that every breast cancer patient requires a treatment plan specific to their cancer and their body. We decided that for my stage II triple negative invasive ductal carcinoma, I would undergo 4 chemotherapy infusions of Taxotere, and Cytoxin, a lumpectomy, and 6 1/2 weeks of radiation. Although I had a few friends suggesting everything from Ayurvedic medicine to coffee enemas, I chose traditional “western” cancer treatment. My doctors would only go forward with my treatment after a CT scan to determine that there was no other cancer present in my body, my genetic testing confirmed that no BRCA genes were present, and all of my markers were identified, so that every possible factor could be brought into the final treatment plan. I’m so grateful for their thoroughness.Read more.

Cancer Victory Story Week 4

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High Alert! That’s the overall sensation I have in my head when I hear about Angel’s diagnosis. A feeling that I need to be ready to answer a request for discussing, helping, and/or listening. I wouldn’t describe my feelings as anxiety so much although it is quite sad to hear of your friend’s cancer diagnosis. It’s more a feeling of this is what’s happening now, what has to be done, and how do you support her through the process. This feeling of being on high alert becomes part of your daily consciousness until there is a new normal, a safe one for Angel. This feeling is actually heightened on the day of the surgery. There’s much discussion with the family about the length of time the surgery will take, recovery time, the surgery details, and overall angst at the scale of the procedure. Read more.

When I heard the words “I have CANCER”, on the phone, my head was swirling, what, when, why, how? All these questions were going through my head at once. Sad, angry, confused and helpless – can’t even come close to describe how I felt at that moment. I was determined to help in any way I could. I believe I studied up on the “certain” cancer for about a week or so, every thought was how to “cure” this form of sarcoma and get rid of it! Angel’s spirit and positive attitude is what got her through this and I believe she helped me more than I helped her. She truly is an ANGEL! Read more.

Cancer: My Dad had it. He went through hell but I was too young to fully understand. I was about 10 years old when he passed away. Then my sister got it – She was very brave and had the strength of a million people twice over. What do I do? What is my role ? I beat myself up for not flying out to see her, to be there at the critical times. She mentioned several times she didn’t want everyone to drop everything. She wanted to keep everything normal. She didn’t want cancer to beat her or drag her down. So we spoke to each other like we always have and kept things as normal as possible. I would get updates on the treatments and surgery. My sisters that were there also kept me up to date on how things where going. But not being there was the hardest. In the end cancer has been defeated! She is cancer free and I’m extremely grateful that we will still have many tomorrows to look forward to.Read more.

As I write this, I find myself getting really emotional as I think back on Angel’s journey. I feel blessed to have been on the journey with her and provide whatever love, support and help I could, yet it was not an easy journey for anyone.
When someone you love faces Cancer, it makes you question how you would do facing such a diagnosis and course of treatment(s). My heart swells because I have nothing but total admiration for how Angel faced her journey … she has truly been a warrior. Read more.

If love could change the way things are, we both could live forever and go so far in whatever we do. You would know that I, (your older sister), would always be there and that I will always love you and always care for you no matter what. But love can’t change the way things are or stop your pain or mend your scars. I hope that love will let you know not to give up or let go. Even when you are not in my sight you are in my thoughts day and night. Love is what will keep you there and make me thankful for all we share . Read more.

As we hear unpleasant things that happen to love ones, we pause and think of our ways to support, encourage , and also ask ” Why? ” I truly believe everything happens for a reason for the better of good. Life is a journey. We are only here once to support each other and show the love for each other . Our crosses might look difficult or seem unfair or say “why me “. But, as I see my sister carry hers with dignity and honor and courageously , she teaches me how to be a better person and I am proud to be her brother. Read more.

Anytime the word Cancer is mentioned, it is alarming alone. Being a nurse, it is heard often. But to hear your friend, someone you love, has been diagnosed with cancer for me was devastating. My second thoughts and feelings were what I can do? How can I be there to help her through this? I was there as much as possible with Angel in her journey to fight cancer. I have some very fond memories of this. Sometimes as sad as it all was, I can think of them and smile. Like when we went to the Dana Farber Cancer Center to have Chemo. Read More.“>Dana Farber Cancer Center to have Chemo. Read More.

The call came in, my sister Angel has Cancer! Too many emotions to describe… mad, sad, angry, frustrated and helpless… Not good. What now? What can I do to help fight against this disease that took my Dad when I was just three years old. Now, the first of my ten siblings, the middle child and the least one you would ever imagine got diagnosed with a very rare form! But she prevailed nine months later just as you would imagine.I feel because of her strong will and beautiful spirit. Read More.

Do you remember what you were doing when JFK was shot? That’s what it was like when Angel called to tell me about her cancer. It was a Saturday afternoon in June when the call came in; it was Angel and good to hear from her.
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I felt a flood of emotions; mostly wondering how I was going to get through the initial exchange without falling to tears. Truly, I felt this could not possibly have a bad outcome – having three close family members that got on the other side of being sick with cancer – totally recovered, I just would not allow myself to think beyond you having a bad year. Read More.

I will remember this day as it was a day that put shock waves through my entire family. I was sitting at my desk at work. I remember the eerie text from my older sister, Jen, coming through. It was in the later afternoon after lunchtime. Something in my gut told me this is not good. Regardless, I picked up my phone and called my sister. I don’t remember the beginning of the conversation but what is very clear was being told our mother had cancer and it was serious. I FELT LIKE MY WHOLE WORLD WAS SHATTERING. My heart broke for my mother and tears started streaming down my face as I listened. Read More.

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Say it isn’t so…………….I know I am not as bad as Howie Mandel……….. Ya know, when you are told you are cancer free and you have to rebuild your immune system, but it will take 5 years! Yes, 5 years. Oh boy. I am very conscious of germs now but try not to obsess. I[…]

Have you ever thought about what it truly takes to heal yourself? Of anything………a headache, a broken bone, a cold , a negative thought, cancer? Well, I think it first takes the thought that you don’t want to feel this way so you think about what you can do to feel better and be healed.[…]

Old and Ordinary or Colorful and New? Ya know, one never knows what they will do or react when going through cancer treatments. I was pro-active and shaved my head as I did not want clumps of my long hair falling out. I guess, I stayed safe. I picked a wig, that was more like[…]

I have always loved nature and being outside. I never realized how much until I had to be constantly inside after receiving chemo treatments. You see, you have to sit ” inside ” the hospital room with tubes hanging off you while having treatment and then must stay ” inside ” your[…]

Dana Farber has put out a 45 second video today. April is National Cancer Control Month. I did 4 of these items. I did not even think of cancer screening since I felt healthy. Who does right? Well, the good news is I am healthy today and I am doing the cancer screening. All we[…]

2 years Cancer FREE today! On this day in 2015, I was in surgery to remove a tumor in my lung that shrunk from chemo and radiation treatments. I am blessed that the doctor was able to remove all of it with clear margins. I think of this day as like a 2nd birthday……………but really[…]

The Patriots just won the Superbowl. Their 5th one and the parade did go on.All victories should be celebrated no how many times you win or are a success at something. I attended a class on Parade day when the instructor responded to my comment that I wish I was there in this way:[…]

How can I not mention this day………….World Cancer Day. It’s funny, when I was sick, I did not want others to know that I had the big “C”, now I just can’t shut up and want to help others with this terrible disease. Let’s all help to find a cure and honor those that have[…]

It is never too late to truly believe in what you want in life can come true. At each of my chemotherapy treatments, I envisioned the chemo, as a powerful antidote liquid that went direct to my tumor, and it would shrink it and kill it. I did not think of it being a poison[…]

“Do not dwell in the past; do not dream of the future,concentrate the mind on the present moment.” Buddha It is all about perspective! Been thinking about this a lot lately. How many times do we look back on not so good things in our life? It’s natural to look back at memories but make sure[…]

When I was undergoing chemo treatments, I did everything in my power to look ‘normal’. I did not want people that did not know me to see me as a sick person. That confused some of the people that did know me. You see, I was strong. My mindset was: I am healthy. I always[…]

LOVE this article about how we can bring the best of both traditional and alternative methods together to heal the world.Is that possible today? I hope so. That is the only way we will truly heal everyone. Working together. That is what I would like to see. GREAT ARTICLE! Click here: HEAL THE WORLD

As a Sarcoma Cancer Survivor,(I got this as a genetic mutation and not from anything I did or did not do), I just want people to know, it is OK to CHOOSE what to do when you are sick with any illness. Respect, acceptance and non-judgment is what this day is about. Traditional and Alternative[…]

As many of you know, I used the vision of the Wicked Witch of the East melting/shrinking as I had my chemo treatments. The chemo would go directly into my tumor and shrink it. It did shrink. I then underwent 6 weeks of Radiation to kill the cells. Surgery was March 2, 2015. The doctor[…]

Why do people wait until they get a life threatening illness to re-consider how they are living their life? I’ll tell you why. It’s because deep down,we all think we will live a long time.” I can do that next year, or when X happens”. I never thought about death and thought I had all[…]

Reflecting back on my Chemo Treatments, I was so focused on the immediate side effects, that I did not really think about the possible long term ones. I was trying to take one day at a time. Well, I just had a follow up appointment on the general state of my health. My main concern[…]

I will remember this day as it was a day that put shock waves through my entire family. I was sitting at my desk at work. I remember the eerie text from my older sister, Jen, coming through. It was in the later afternoon after lunchtime. Something in my gut told me this is not[…]

Do you remember what you were doing when JFK was shot? That’s what it was like when Angel called to tell me about her cancer. It was a Saturday afternoon in June when the call came in; it was Angel and good to hear from her. I retreated to our living room, which we rarely[…]

I felt a flood of emotions; mostly wondering how I was going to get through the initial exchange without falling to tears. Truly, I felt this could not possibly have a bad outcome – having three close family members that got on the other side of being sick with cancer – totally recovered, I just would not allow[…]

The call came in, my sister Angel has Cancer! Too many emotions to describe… mad, sad, angry, frustrated and helpless… Not good. What now? What can I do to help fight against this disease that took my Dad when I was just three years old. Now, the first of my ten siblings, the middle child[…]

Anytime the word Cancer is mentioned, it is alarming alone. Being a nurse, it is heard often. But to hear your friend, someone you love, has been diagnosed with cancer for me was devastating. My second thoughts and feelings were what I can do? How can I be there to help her through this? I[…]

A journey has a beginning and an end, keep your mind positively focused on your victorious finale! When I was first diagnosed, I felt fear of course. But, felt a deep resolve and calm, because I knew that it was cancer. I had been told even with a palpable lump, by the Doctor who read[…]

Somewhere around August 2014 I began to notice that my appetite dropped off and I began losing weight. Since I had a history of digestive problems, I suspected that’s where the problem was. By the middle of December I had lost 18 pounds and developed a dry cough. My primary care doctor referred me to[…]

In 2001, the day after 9/11, I was diagnosed with cancer and had my own terror attack. As shocked and terrified as I was to receive this frightening diagnosis, I noticed that there was a small, but present part of me that seemed to be very calm. It felt as if I was in the[…]

If love could change the way things are, we both could live forever and go so far in whatever we do. You would know that I, (your older sister), would always be there and that I will always love you and always care for you no matter what. But love can’t change the way things[…]

As I write this, I find myself getting really emotional as I think back on Angel’s journey. I feel blessed to have been on the journey with her and provide whatever love, support and help I could, yet it was not an easy journey for anyone. When someone you love faces Cancer, it makes you[…]

As we hear unpleasant things that happen to love ones, we pause and think of our ways to support, encourage , and also ask ” Why? ” I truly believe everything happens for a reason for the better of good. Life is a journey. We are only here once to support each other and show[…]

Cancer: My Dad had it. He went through hell but I was too young to fully understand. I was about 10 years old when he passed away. Then my sister got it – She was very brave and had the strength of a million people twice over. What do I do? What is my role[…]

When I heard the words “I have CANCER”, on the phone, my head was swirling, what, when, why, how? All these questions were going through my head at once. Sad, angry, confused and helpless – can’t even come close to describe how I felt at that moment. I was determined to help in any way[…]

High Alert! That’s the overall sensation I have in my head when I hear about Angel’s diagnosis. A feeling that I need to be ready to answer a request for discussing, helping, and/or listening. I wouldn’t describe my feelings as anxiety so much although it is quite sad to hear of your friend’s cancer diagnosis.[…]

This is a question many people have asked. Here is a great article from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, MA. Please continue to support research for ALL Cancers. Let’s heal everyone.#cure #cancer #cancercure Click the newspaper to read the article.

It is 8 months after my surgery. I am about 85-90 percent feeling like my new normal. I entered a contest at my workplace. I had to create a video about what I was thankful for. So many things. I could talk for hours. I had but a few minutes. I am not good at[…]

Hey, what’s up with a wig anyways? I purchased a long haired wig because I wanted to look more like the old me. Wigs can be warm. After my 6 chemotherapy treatments, a milestone to me, I wanted to start fresh again somehow. I cut my wig shorter right before my first Radiation treatment and[…]

Appropriately named, Hope Lodge is the place I stayed for 6 weeks from right after Christmas in 2014 until February 6, 2015. Patients who live far away from their hospitals that need daily treatment of any kind, can apply to live here, with their doctors’ recommendation for housing. There are places for children, like the[…]

The tumor has shrunk to about one half it’s size. The Doctors are pleased. I just want the thing out of me. It is now time for the second type of treatment to begin. Radiation. Radiation will kill any cancerous cells or burn the outside of the tumor so it can no longer grow. It[…]

It was kind of ironic that the last day of Chemotherapy in December 2014, coincided with a Healing Mass that a very good friend invited me to. I went from my last chemo treatment to a quick dinner, then to the Church that evening. Many people were there. I believe in a higher power. I[…]

I had just finished my 5th chemotherapy treatment. Halloween was a couple of weeks ago. My vision from the Wizard of Oz was working, albiet slowly. The tumor was shrinking. It needed more water/chemo. The tumor in my lung was very large and was pushing on my heart. Being too close to other major organs,[…]

I soon began to have a second Mantra: It’s all Good! Life truly is about perspective. Day surgery was a breeze compared to a Chemo treatment. I was in and out in a day! I was shutting off the blood supply to the tumor through the embolisation surgery. I was just happy not to have another[…]

One of my new Mantras began to be: “Everything is Temporary” It seemed every time I asked about something or wondered why or felt good or felt bad, it was all temporary. I would feel good soon. I would know later. I would live somewhere else. There was always an answer. It didn’t matter. Change[…]

Chemotherapy, 2 different ones, Doxorubicin, a 15 minute push, as they say in medical terms, and Ifosfamide, daily for 3 days in a row, was beating me up. I could feel my strength depleting. I just wanted a break. I had finished my fourth treatment. Resting was lying or sitting up on my daughters couch[…]

Have you ever noticed when you are walking and suddenly you look down and see a penny? This is a Spiritual sign a loved one who has passed is sending to you. “You are Loved” “You are Valued” Signs can be animals, electricity going haywire, words on a truck, repetitive numbers and more. It was[…]

I believe our Thoughts create our Reality.I believe in the Law of Attraction. Your sub-conscious is a very strong denominator in your current health status. Dis-ease is created by our emotional thoughts, like stress or negativity, that is there for a long time. We all go through life with ups and downs. It’s when we[…]

One of my first thoughts when I was told I had Cancer was “I guess I will be wearing a wig at Jessica’s Wedding”. Jessica is my middle daughter. I immediately thought of my looks and not that I may die. What??? Why are we, or should I say I, so vain? The world wants[…]

Scanxiety. A new term I was introduced to as I waited for the results from the first CT scan after 2 chemotherapy treatments. A CT Scan for me involved getting a contrast infusion to light up my body inside so the doctors could clearly see where the cancer was. It was able to be located[…]

Best selling Author and Speaker Mike Dooley says “Thoughts become things…Choose the good ones”. Wayne Dyer, Self Help Author and Motivational Speaker, says “When you change the the way you look at things, the things you look at change”. I wanted to change the Cancer inside of me. I wanted to change the way I[…]

I wanted some semblance of normal. What is normal? Normal to me was living my life with a job I liked, living on my own, spending time with family and friends and just enjoying what life has to offer. Now, I had to back up and stop this sense of normal. My Chemo Treatments were[…]

We can not control many things in life, but the things that we can control, we should act on. I was told that my hair would start falling out about two weeks after my first Chemo treatment which was July 14,2014. I did not want to be in the shower washing my hair and have[…]

I made the decision to shrink the tumor so surgery would hopefully have clear margins and get the whole tumor out of me! I wanted to maintain my strength. I wanted to still be me. Whoever that is. Can I still be that person? Will I be that person while going through this journey or[…]

I had to think quick. I wanted that tumor out of me NOW! I still could not believe a mini grapefruit resides in my lower right lung. Yes, I am in denial. I am not ready to go to the special place called ‘Heaven’ yet. At least , that’s where I think I will be[…]

Decisions, Decisions. What to do.When to do it. Am I really immortal? Where to stay during my 3 consecutive day treatments at Dana-Farber as I live about an hour away? Where to live during this whole thing. What to do with all my stuff. All my belongings. It’s just stuff. How will I feel? Will[…]

The Beginning of Tests. What is it? It’s a Mass on your lungs. Biopsy.More Tests. UGH! What the heck is it? After 3 weeks go by, I learn I have “Monophasic Synovial Sarcoma” the doctor states. I just stare at him as he doesn’t continue. I then ask “What is that? Is that Cancer?” He[…]

Where does one begin? “You’ve got Cancer” Words no one wants to hear. I certainly did not ever expect to hear those words. Imagine. One day you might too. Scary to even think about. We are fearless. We are forever thinking we have all the time in the world to do whatever, whenever we want[…]